Ancient Greece

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Excellent starting point from BBC- all topicsAncient Greece for kidsAll topics presented with pictures and easy to understand language from Portland State UniversityOdyssey Online: GreeceModern connections with Greek culture and history

SPORTSBBC Ancient Greece Olympics galleryAncient Olympics Compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour the site of Olympia as it looks today, learn about the context of the Games and the Olympic spirit, or read about the Olympic athletes who were famous in ancient times.

MYTHOLOGYGreek gods & heroesColorful cartoon depictions (some animated)of the world of Greek gods and heroes. Also included is an Illustrated Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology which contains detailed definitions as well as cross references from the Latin names of the deities Hercules - Greece's greatest heroRead about Hercules' 12 labors, his triumph over the giants, and the influential women who took part in his feats. Excellent photographs of museum pieces depicting the life of Hercules